I am a manipulator. My mother said this to me while I was growing up. I can’t remember all the particulars of what I did to warrant such a charge, but I do remember...

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Zach Nielson Wrestles with the Question, “Why Blog?”

Interesting observations Zach makes in light of some ways blogging can be counterproductive to the Christian community: 1. Practice writing. Writing is a skill just like...

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Christianity in a Nutshell

In the beginning, God created man. When he was created, he was pure and holy. He was created for a purpose. God, the one true sovereign and benevolent being, created man in...

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The Future of Theological Education 1

If you are like me, you are concerned about the future of the church and its ability to define and distinguish itself (most particularly, the Evangelical church). While God is...

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Six Characteristics to Look for in a Seminary

1. Strong teaching of Scripture: This is of first importance. If the seminary does not graduate students who know the Bible and know it well, then they don’t emphasis its...

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Scholarships for The Theology Program Available

For those of you who want to take the Online Introduction to Theology course but don’t have the money to enroll ($100), we have scholarships that have been donated by some...

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It comes in pints? I’m gettin’ one . . .

Just in case you wanted to know, there is a Christians for beer facebook page. 🙂 Also, be sure to join the Reclaiming the Mind Ministries and Parchment and Pen facebook pages....

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Recommended: The ESV Study Bible

Over the last few years I have slowly switched from the New American Standard Version (NAS) to the English Standard Version (ESV). Now that the ESV Study Bible is out, I could...

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Why Greg Walked Away from the Faith

I received this email late last night from a man we will call Greg. Greg is an ex-Christian who gives his reasons why he left Christianity. Since I deal with this on an...

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If You Are Going to be in Manteca CA this Weekend . . .

If you happen to be in Manteca CA this coming weekend (Aug. 16-17), I will be speaking at Crossroads Grace Community Church both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, from 9-12 I...

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